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Apu Returns to The Simpsons with New Voice Actor
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon returns to The Simpsons after nearly a decade with Sunil Malhotra as his voice.
In brief
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon returns to The Simpsons after nearly a decade with Sunil Malhotra as his voice. Apu Nahasapeemapetilon returns to The Simpsons in a speaking role for the first time since 2017, voiced by Sunil Malhotra after Hank Azaria stopped the role due to racist stereotypes. Originally reported by NME.
Apu returns after decade
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon spoke for the first time in nearly a decade on Sunday October 18.
Hank Azaria stops voicing Apu
Hank Azaria confirmed he would no longer voice Apu after 29 seasons until 2017 documentary The Problem With Apu explored racist stereotypes.
Apu's apology for past role
Azaria apologized for bringing Apu to life saying he needed to personally apologize to every Indian person in the country.
Sunil Malhotra takes over
Sunil Malhotra now voices Apu while Janina Gavankar plays Apu's wife Manjula in The Simpsons.
Halloween special reveals Apu
The Halloween special The Revengening shows Apu returning after being abandoned on The Island Of Forgotten Garbage.
Apu's meta-speech
Apu says he was left for dead and explains he spent years abandoned on The Island Of Forgotten Garbage.
“I am the man you left for dead. I am the one you pretended never existed!”
Malhotra's perspective
Malhotra said he knew the role would be hard but wanted to reclaim Apu in a Simpsons way that acknowledged past mistakes.
Here's the gist
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon returns to The Simpsons in a speaking role for the first time since 2017, voiced by Sunil Malhotra after Hank Azaria stopped the role due to racist stereotypes.
